Weight in Japanese
"weight" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "weight". The most common choice is shown first.
錘View details →
Top pick
weight, plumb bob, sinker, spindle
Reading: sui
16 strokes · beautiful, dark, dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of metal and droop. Metal drooping.
What it carries
Spindle, weight, plumb. Represents weight.
Related kanji for "weight"
量Details →押Details →
weight
ryou · wisdom
Combines 'heavy' (重) with 'sun' (日), representing measuring weight and amounts. Indicates quantifiable measures.
weight
ou · nature
Composed of hand and shell. Pressing shell with hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for weight?
The most common kanji for "weight" is 錘, read as sui. It means weight, plumb bob, sinker. Related kanji: 量 (weight), 押 (weight).
How many strokes does 錘 have?
錘 has 16 strokes.